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DENT 1280: Digital Technology 2  

Effective date

September 2021 

Department

Dental Tech 

School

Health Sciences 
 




Description

This course builds on the knowledge and skills learned in Digital Technology 1. Digital Technology 2 focuses on creating single unit dental crown patterns with emphasis on aesthetics, form and basic function. Students will continue with AFG (Anatomical Functional Geometry or similar systems) dental anatomy exercises using Dental Computer Aided Design (CAD) software sculpt tools. This course also introduces dental implants and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). 

Credits

3.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

DENT 1100, DENT 1110, DENT 1130, DENT 1170, DENT 1180. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 90
Total Hours: 90
 

Instructional Strategies

Lectures, demonstrations, lab work, case scenarios, discussion and reflection  

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

C+ (64%) and (S) Satisfactory Grade for all Lab Work  
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

25 

Assignment #1:
Design a crown,
generate STL file,
nest using 3D print software 

Final Exam 

30 

OSPE 

Assignments 

45 

Assignment #2:
Presentation (20%)

Assignment:
Design implant crown (25%) 

Lab Work 

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory 

Practical Lab Projects 

Course topics

Learning resources

Resources are items in addition to tuition that the student is responsible for purchasing. Course resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor. 

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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